- BGG rating
- 7.6
Rules assistance for TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION
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TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION is an expansion for TOKYO METRO released in 2020 for 1–5 players and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jordan Draper and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Action Drafting, and Turn Order: Auction.
About the game
Osaka Metro Expansion adds the map of the Osaka Metro system and a whole new set of unique action cards to the Tokyo Metro game system! This punchier, tighter, and quicker take on the game also grants modularity as you can swap out the whole set of action cards from either map to play with the other! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Jordan Draper Games
Questions and answers
TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION belongs to these categories: Economic, Trains, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Action Drafting, and Turn Order: Auction. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION are: Jordan Draper. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists TOKYO METRO: OSAKA METRO EXPANSION as an expansion for TOKYO METRO. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need TOKYO METRO to use it. Check that your edition of TOKYO METRO is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.